NP. another reason for landlords to base their residency in a community property state if they have a different life expectancy than their spouse. 

Right now I am trying to stress to everyone that they need to be able to afford a property based on the long term rental potential even if the plan is to use it as a STR.

Nobody can answer your question based on the very limited information you provided.

Maybe he has too many delimiters on your search?

Lots of prime real estate and interesting/unique properties and opportunities and plenty of sellers with a low capital base, willing to owner finance on homes and land. 

Pay the bill yourself, then reimburse yourself by charging the tenants based on a formula.

Quote from @Brandon Gamblin: It's based on your goals.

You are rushing to get to third base, but you haven't stolen second yet.

Based on your goals, experience level, and my assumption that high earning w-2s tend to be demanding of your time, I actually think that there are better ways for you to offset your w-2 income.

If you search on BP you'll find many posts on the subject.